A Target Book Club Pick "A fun and surprising classic picture book appeal threaded with a subversive and sometimes macabre laugh-out-loud text. It's James Marshall meets Edward Gorey!" --Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medalist "In guileless line drawings that recall James Marshall's style, Mahoney follows swamp-based alligator sibs Libby and Herbert as they move to a conventional human suburb . In this work of anarchic comedy that moves to a story of empathy, Herbert realizes that following his animalian nature will impact someone he cares about, prompting a transformation that relies, in part, on that loved one's meeting him halfway." -- Publishers Weekly "What at first is an amusing fish-out-of-water story with plenty of laughs turns out to be a story full of relevant life lessons about adapting to new environments, struggling to fit in, and learning self-control. With eye-catching, cartoonlike illustrations, and just a few sentences on each page, this book is a winning read-aloud sure to keep readers entertained. A funny tale about an alligator boy learning not to eat his neighbors; perfect for the picture book shelves or even the etiquette section." -- School Library Journal "This silly picture book has a delightfully dark sense of humor that fully leans into its nonsense, sure to make for a lively and laughter-filled story time." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.